Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

SCHEUDLE 4:00pm - 12:30am with rotating weekends

Job Description

The Pharmacy Fill Technician plays a critical role in prescription fulfillment operations by accurately preparing medication orders for pharmacist review. This position supports daily production through precise picking, labeling, scanning, and packaging of medications while maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The role also contributes to maintaining an organized, efficient, and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Select medications from designated storage locations, including pre‑packaged inventory areas.
• Prepare prescription orders accurately for pharmacist verification.
• Perform final checks on assembled prescriptions prior to pharmacist review.
• Process daily medication orders in a timely and prioritized manner under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist with handling returned medications in accordance with established procedures, including proper recycling or disposal.
• Support pre‑packaging of frequently used medications during lower‑volume periods, including labeling and stocking.
• Manually package medications and related materials as required.
• Follow all applicable federal, state, and facility regulations, including HIPAA.
• Maintain clean, orderly workstations and restock supplies as needed each shift.
• Notify the pharmacist on duty of any medications or products that fail to scan or present discrepancies.
• Adhere to departmental policies related to safety, attendance, and professional appearance.
• Work overtime, holidays, and weekends as business needs require.
• Perform additional duties as assigned; responsibilities may vary based on operational needs.

Essential Skills

• Experience in filling prescriptions and data entry.
• Possession of a valid pharmacy technician license in the state of TN.
• Proficiency in inventory management, including receiving inventory, sorting shipments and prescriptions, and entering all inventory in the database.
• Working knowledge of brand‑name and generic medications.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Capacity to work at a steady, production‑based pace with strong attention to detail.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a strong sense of accountability.
• Detail‑oriented with basic analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to perform light lifting and routine physical tasks.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to report to work during inclement weather conditions when required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy technician licenses/certifications required by state regulations and state of practice.
• Previous pharmacy experience required (one or more years of long-term care experience preferred).
• Knowledge of brand name/generic medications.
• Ability to work at a moderate speed.

Work Environment

This position requires working in a structured and regulated environment where safety and compliance are paramount. The role involves physical tasks such as light lifting and requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Employees must maintain a professional appearance and adhere to departmental policies. The position necessitates a readiness to work during inclement weather conditions when required.

This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.